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Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 03-11-2018, 11:42 AM
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Views: 1,290
Posted By dbroxson
Case (12 qts) of Kendall 80w90 Limited Slip gear oil - $100

I bought a case of gear oil for my 911 but never used it. Pelican gets $9.50 a quart, plus tax, plus shipping for ~ $150.

$100 takes it.

Located in Falls Church, VA

(Hey, take a free...
Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 03-11-2018, 11:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,335
Posted By dbroxson
better pic

Here is a pic showing the entire thing...
Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 03-11-2018, 11:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,335
Posted By dbroxson
Here is a picture of the windshield

Here is a picture of the windshield
Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 03-11-2018, 11:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,335
Posted By dbroxson
FREE - 78 911SC Windshield

Hey guys, I still have the old windshield from my car from when I got a new one.

IT'S FREE... Slightly cloudy near the corners, but perfect for a racer...

Call 703-488-8475 for the address. ...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 02-02-2017, 10:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,700
Posted By dbroxson
Please keep in mind that those were drawn in...

Please keep in mind that those were drawn in Microsoft Paint while I was on a conference call at work... :oops: I am not an artist!
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 02-02-2017, 10:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,700
Posted By dbroxson
Not sure how an RSR mounts the glass, but what I...

Not sure how an RSR mounts the glass, but what I was thinking of was similar to how we sometimes mount number plates on Vintage MX bikes...

Bottom:
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Bond aluminum brackets to the inside...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 02-01-2017, 08:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,700
Posted By dbroxson
Non-racer question here. It says you cannot...

Non-racer question here. It says you cannot remove or replace the glass, but can you change how they are mounted? Is that allowed?

Because the original glass is tempered you can't drill it. ...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 12-19-2016, 04:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,438
Posted By dbroxson
LOL... ViceGrip, you helped me get them off... ...

LOL... ViceGrip, you helped me get them off... They were super stuck, but I don't remember breaking studs, just the cutting of totally trashed and frozen cables and fasteners...

I found the...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 12-17-2016, 02:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,438
Posted By dbroxson
Short or Long Heater Control Boxes? Replace or Rebuild? 78 911SC

Next Project: Repair or Replace the Heater Control Boxes on my 78 911SC Targa.

Pelican lists both long and short boxes for my car. Do both work, and is there any reason to choose one or another?...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 11-25-2016, 09:14 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 23,700
Posted By dbroxson
LOL, there would be no time to actually document...

LOL, there would be no time to actually document what happened, as the two of them would complete the tasks faster than the plan could be documented...What an insane wealth of knowledge...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 11-04-2016, 10:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,955
Posted By dbroxson
If no one on the board can recommend a shop that...

If no one on the board can recommend a shop that has experience, I would call the folks at thatglassplace.net. They did my front and I seem to remember him saying he had done 911 rear glass as well.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 11-04-2016, 10:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,886
Posted By dbroxson
Just thought I should update this thread. ...

Just thought I should update this thread. ThatGlassPlace.net is AWESOME. He did a great job at a decent price. His girl on the phone was super nice as well. Kudos!
Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 08-31-2016, 09:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,913
Posted By dbroxson
Yours for the taking...

Yours for the taking...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 08-25-2016, 12:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,071
Posted By dbroxson
It came out AWESOME... Can't wait to get the...

It came out AWESOME... Can't wait to get the pedals in and drive it.

BTW, I listed the old glass for free in the for sale area. Cloudy lower corners.
Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 08-25-2016, 12:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,913
Posted By dbroxson
FREE - Used windshield from my 78. Cloudy lower corners

Does anyone need a windshield for a track car?

It is located in Falls Church and free to a good home as a thank you to the Dorkis who have helped me...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 08-23-2016, 10:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,071
Posted By dbroxson
No. I am flat broke for a while. I am going to...

No. I am flat broke for a while. I am going to put my dash back in with the plastic dash cover on it. I will just install the cover better.

I will wait until the windshield is in to put the...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 08-23-2016, 10:05 AM
Replies: 5,282
Views: 1,637,000
Posted By dbroxson
I saw a 79ish Carrera Cabriolet wide body whale...

I saw a 79ish Carrera Cabriolet wide body whale tail with "WIDE BDY" plates this morning. He was top down cruising and I was wishing I was him as I drove to work in my truck.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 08-23-2016, 09:58 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,071
Posted By dbroxson
So ThatGlassPlace.net is coming out to my buddy's...

So ThatGlassPlace.net is coming out to my buddy's house tomorrow to put in new glass. I bought my third (yes, my third) windshield gasket for them to use. I'm hoping they have better luck than I...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 08-02-2016, 03:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,886
Posted By dbroxson
ThatGlassplace.net recommends PPG as they can't...

ThatGlassplace.net recommends PPG as they can't get Sekurit. They have installed them and like them. They did one two weeks ago and the owner immediately ordered another for a different 911 once he...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 08-02-2016, 03:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,886
Posted By dbroxson
There were four of us and we started from the...

There were four of us and we started from the bottom. I am sure we did something(s) wrong, but at the rate I am buying gaskets I can't afford to gain that wisdom... :bang:
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 08-01-2016, 05:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,886
Posted By dbroxson
2nd try installing windshield failed - Which shops do this?

After tearing my (2nd) OEM windshield gasket, I have had enough.

I pulled the car out of the garage and followed the Pelican article. I actually got three tries in before the rubber tore. The...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 08-01-2016, 05:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,071
Posted By dbroxson
Tried this weekend... After three tries we tore...

Tried this weekend... After three tries we tore the rubber lip on the inside... UGH
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 07-06-2016, 04:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,576
Posted By dbroxson
Same here. Would love to see it go back in, but...

Same here. Would love to see it go back in, but I am heading out of town for a race...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 06-20-2016, 10:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,843
Posted By dbroxson
I have plastic coated clothes line waiting... I...

I have plastic coated clothes line waiting... I will also use the Sil-glyde I bought for the lifter tubes but never used.

Since it was Father's Day we bailed on the windshield Sunday. I think...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 06-17-2016, 11:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,843
Posted By dbroxson
Windshield Install, attempt #2 this weekend

It looks like Sunday will be a warm dry day so I am going to attempt to install the windshield again in my 78 Targa.

We tried last fall but it was too cold by the time we got around to it and we...
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